Washington DC Nursing CE Requirements

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CE Requirements for RNs

Total Hours Required: 24 | Elective Hours: 19.5 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

The District of Columbia Board of Nursing will not accept courses approved for less than 1 contact hour.

All RNs in the District of Columbia who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education for license renewal

For license renewal, RNs must complete:

  • 2 hours of LGBTQ+ CE
  • 2.5 hours of CE focusing on the public health priorities identified by the Director of the Department of Health
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CE Requirements for LPNs

Total Hours Required: 18 | Mandatory Hours: 14 | Renewal Cycle in Years: 2

The District of Columbia Board of Nursing will not accept courses approved for less than 1.0 contact hour.

All LPNs in the District of Columbia who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education for license renewal

For license renewal, LPNs must complete:

  • 2 hours of LGBTQ+
  • 2 hours of CE focusing on the public health priorities identified by the Director of the Department of Health

Required Nursing Courses for Washington DC